A Wave of Grassroots Humanitarianism Is Supporting Millions of Ukrainian Refugees
A diffuse and widespread movement of millions of people that’s operating in several countries and independently of established refugee assistance institutions is apparently meeting many needs quite quickly.
Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Efforts to Speed Giving From Donor-Advised Funds
Their letter takes aim at the bipartisan Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act without mentioning it by name, saying it would reduce charitable giving.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Environment for Global Philanthropy Improves, Report Says
The invasion of Ukraine has the potential to sharply change the outlook for global philanthropy in the years ahead, especially throughout Europe, after years of improving conditions.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Ballmer Crafts New Funding Strategy to Confront Gun Violence
Steve and Connie Ballmer usually support economic-mobility efforts, but they came to the conclusion that gun violence hinders economic gains because it scars entire communities.
Open Society Foundations Commit $25 Million for Ukraine Democracy Fund
Also, the O’Donnell Foundation gave $100 million to endow a new public-health school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and the Anthem Foundation pledged $30 million to address maternal health and improve health outcomes for mothers.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report
Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
New Tack on Climate Change by Nonprofits and Foundations
The Million Cool Roofs Challenge is a shift for ClimateWorks, which has historically supported efforts to change policy and industry practices to bring down emissions. Plus, read an article on how <a href="https://staging.philanthropy.com/article/can-climate-change-be-stopped">philanthropy can curb climate change</a>.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
How Can Philanthropy Curb Climate Change?
Donors are pouring billions into saving the planet as activists demand more money and influence and question foundations’ policy solutions.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Montana Governor Gianforte and Wife Give $50 Million to State U.
Plus, LA Clippers owners Steve and Connie Ballmer Commit $425 million for children’s behavioral and mental health, and three other universities and Mercy Ships all land big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
MacKenzie Scott’s Latest Round of Giving Totals $443.5 Million So Far
When MacKenzie Scott announced her fourth round of big gifts to charity in December, she left it up to the nonprofits to decide whether to publicize the news and reveal how much she gave them. Since her December announcement, about two dozen groups have done so.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor